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The “Lazy King” is ready to put on a “lazy show” for “lazy people.” With a record of 15-1, Abdoul Abdouraguimov is viewed by many as potentially MMA’s best prospect outside of a major promotion, if someone with 16 professional fights can be even considered a prospect. Born in Dagestan, Abdouraguimov has made it a

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate recently took to social media following his failed attempt to appeal against his current 30-day confinement. The former kickboxer was arrested late last month for his alleged involvement in human trafficking. The Hustlers University founder is also being investigated for his alleged involvement in a crime ring. Andrew Tate exploded in

Over the past year-plus, Nick Diaz despite his popularity has stayed out of the public eye. Outside of the occasional Instagram post, Diaz (26-10 MMA, 7-7 UFC) has largely been a ghost. No interviews. No fight talk. But that’s Nick Diaz – the man who never asked for attention, put up on the pedestal by

For the second time, Dana White publicly addressed the domestic violence incident he had with his wife. And the big takeaway? Don’t expect anything in the way of punishment for the UFC president. Making an unexpected appearance at UFC Fight Night 217 media day Wednesday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, White spent almost

LAS VEGAS – UFC president Dana White claims to stand by his words that “you never bounce back from putting your hands on a woman” but also indicates no repercussions, outside of a damaged reputation, will come his way after he was caught on camera slapping his wife in Mexico on New Year’s Eve. An

LAS VEGAS – The 2023 schedule for the UFC begins on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 217, which takes place at the UFC Apex and streams on ESPN+. A makeshift light heavyweight main event serves as the final act on the card. Sean Strickland (25-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) replaced the injured Kelvin Gastelum on five

John Dodson continue to stay active in his post-UFC run. Less than two weeks after picking up a win in his Rizin FF debut on New Year’s Eve, Dodson’s next assignment is already set, and it will come with Bare Knuckle FC. Dodson, a former two-time UFC title challenger, has been added to “BKFC: KnuckleMania

Daniel Cormier believes that if UFC president Dana White isn’t defending his actions for slapping his wife back, then no one should be. Last week a video surfaced of White and his wife, Anne, getting into a physical altercation at a nightclub in Mexico on New Year’s Eve. During what appeared to be an argument,

Life after fighting long was on Ben Askren’s mind well before he retired. Askren, a highly decorated collegiate wrestler and 2008 U.S. Olympic team member, ended his mixed martial arts career with the UFC, where he made waves and rose to stardom in just three octagon appearances. Askren (19-2-1) retired from MMA in 2019 and

Welterweight Mike Jackson is no longer with the UFC. The promotion released Jackson from his contract with one fight remaining on his deal. MMA Junkie confirmed the news on Tuesday following an initial report from algorithm-based Twitter account UFC Roster Watch. Jackson (1-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) was a rarity in the promotion as one of

Diego Sanchez’s bare-knuckle boxing debut against Austin Trout has the green light to proceed following the submission of additional medical testing. During a special hearing Tuesday attended virtually by MMA Junkie, the New Mexico Athletic Commission approved the bout between the UFC legend and former boxing champion at the upcoming BKFC: KnuckleMania 3 event in

UFC 283 is down a middleweight. Tuesday, Gregory Rodrigues (13-4 MMA, 4-1 UFC) revealed Brad Tavares (19-7 MMA, 14-7 UFC) has withdrawn from their scheduled Jan. 21 meeting due to what is thought to be an injury. “He’s out,” Rodrigues said in an interview with SuperBook Sports. “UFC started working to find someone to fight

Leah Letson has hung up the gloves. The UFC women’s featherweight announced her retirement from MMA on Monday in a lengthy Instagram post. Letson (5-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC), who most recently competed in November 2021, cited the loss of love for the sport, plus its taxing nature, as the main reasons why she decided to

Victoria Lee’s home gym permanently closed just days after she passed away ahead of her next fight in ONE. Todd Atkins was the first to report the news of United MMA closing its doors. Lee spent her entire professional career at United MMA in Waipahu, HI. Her siblings, Angela and Christian, trained out of United

The UFC will kick off its 2023 event schedule Saturday with UFC Fight Night 217, which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas with a card that streams on ESPN+. After the originally scheduled main and co-main events of the card were altered, the promotion will proceed with a makeshift light heavyweight headliner.

A.J. McKee is staying with Bellator. The former Bellator featherweight champion recently signed an exclusive, multi-fight, multi-year deal with the promotion. MMA Junkie confirmed the news with a promotion official following a report Tuesday by Sports Illustrated. In addition, McKee is expected to be one of the eight participants of the lightweight grand prix. The

It looks like UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling’s return to the cage will have to wait longer. Sterling has revealed that he’s dealing with a partially torn bicep and is doubtful about his chances of making a title defense against Henry Cejudo in March at UFC 285 as expected. Sterling (22-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) opened

Cory Sandhagen expects Henry Cejudo to be able to neutralize UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling’s grappling, leading to a stand-up battle. Sterling (22-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) is expected to make his next title defense against returning former dual champion Cejudo (22-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC), who is coming out of retirement. Cejudo once held both the